Motorcycle Accidents

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bout two-thirds of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who violate the motorcyclist’s right of way. In many cases this violation causes the motorcycle to go out of control or off the road in a single vehicle accident where the other automobile is not affected. Sometimes the other driver never sees the motorcycle and does not know an accident has occurred. The need to track down the responsible driver in that type of accident is just one of the unique aspects that make motorcycle accident lawsuits very different from other types of auto accidents.

Motorcycle accident injuries

A large percentage of motorcycle accidents result in catastrophic injury or death. Common motorcycle accident injuries include:

Brain injury
Back injury
Spinal cord injury
Neck injury
Paralysis
Amputations
Broken bones and fractures
Facial injuries
Road rash
Death

Understanding motorcycle accidents

Your attorney must understand the unique elements of motorcycle accident cases in order to be successful. Some of these unique elements include:

The physics involved in motorcycle accidents
Value of custom and aftermarket parts
Prejudice against bikers on the part of law enforcement, witnesses, and jury members
Common vehicle and roadway defects that lead to motorcycle accidents
Common behaviors on the part of drivers that cause motorcycle accidents

Investigating a motorcycle accident requires a combination of understanding the physics and common behaviors that lead to and are involved in motorcycle accidents, as well as the prejudice that can mean police reports and eyewitness accounts that are unfavorably skewed against the motorcyclist. An in-depth understanding of these elements is necessary in order to know what to look for as the cause of the accident and to make a clear explanation of the accident to non-biker jury members.

More often than passenger vehicles, motorcycles are customized and the parts are typically very expensive. The value of a motorcycle usually has less to do with the purchase price than the improvements made by the owner after purchase. It is rare to be able to replace a totaled bike by simply buying another one of the same year, make, and model.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Identifying the cause of your accident is the first step in determining responsibility. Common causes include:

Drivers who violate the right of way of motorcyclists
Motorcycle defects
Objects or obstacles in the road
Defective roadways
Weather conditions

Motorcycle accident lawsuits require the expertise of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney; someone who understands motorcycle accidents and who is comfortable representing bikers. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, please contact Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford to schedule an appointment right away. We work on a contingency basis and your consultation is free.

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McAlester Office
343 E. Carl Albert Pkwy.
McAlester, OK 74501

Phone: (918) 423-0421
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Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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Tulsa Office
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Tulsa, OK 74170

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Disclaimer: The information contained throughout this site is meant to generally inform the reader about our areas of practice, including accident injury. This information is not meant to be taken as legal advice and nothing on this site establishes a lawyer / client relationship. Our accident lawyers provide legal assistance in the Tulsa area including Oklahoma City, McAlester and Norman, Oklahoma.